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Summary: WONDEDRFUL!!!
Review: I saw the movie after it was out for only 2 days. I had been looking foward to it for months and the wait was worth it! I liked it so much I saw it twice.You can't call yourself a lord of the rings fan if you don't see it.
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Summary: non-believer turned fan
Review: When my daughter and I went to the Lord of the Rings, she and I were both very skeptical about the film. We both thought it would be terrible.. almost like the book made movie Pet Cemetary by Stephen King. That didn't turn out very well. The acting was wonder full.. and I thought that the actors chosen to portray the characters were perfect for their roles. The scenery was stunning, and the music was fantastic. I even bought the soundtrack.. :-P I would recommend this movie to anyone that has read the book and has an open mind.
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Summary: A Grand Epic That Falls A Wee Bit Short
Review: With all the hoopla surrounding this film and recommendations from friends that had seen it, I couldn't wait to get in the queue and see what all the fuss was about.Well, I recently saw that flick and believe that is has its merits, as well as its detractions. The pluses are many: 1) sweeping panoramic images of lush country sides, snow-capped and treacherous mountains, unearthly and ominous caverns, and majestic and deadly towers; (2) good computer effects that bring life to the words of Tolkein; (3) impressive camera tricks that allow the "Hobbits" to appear very diminutive in relation to the other inhabitants of this mystical world; (4) great performances from Elijah Wood, Ian McKellan, Billy Boyd, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Bean and Ian Holm, (5) a rousing score by Howard Shore, featuring vocals by Enya; and (4) remaining true to the classic novel. Credit for all the above must be given to director Peter Jackson. It is also great to see horror film legend Christopher Lee in the plum role of Saruman the white, the wizard that succumbs to the will of the Dark Lord. On the downside, though, is the pacing that I find to be a little slow. The battle scenes seem to drag on endlessly and are filmed in a style reminiscent of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator" of two years ago. There are also times when the audio is unclear, especially in pivotal moments of significant revelation. The latter could have been the result of a poor sound system at the theater showing the movie. As earlier stated, the computer-generated effects while effective can't hold a candle to the stop-motion and technical wizardry of Ray Harryhausen or even "a cast of thousands" assembled by DeMille. But, the movie is still worth a look, and upon its release on video, a purchase.
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Summary: Amazing
Review: I have read the Ring Trilogy and the Hobbit, several times since 6th grade (over half my life ago). So much of this movie fits the images in my head. And the ones that vary are quite acceptable. When I heard about some of the cast I was doubtful about how they could portray their characters, but was pleasantly surprised. Elijah Wood (Frodo) portrays the increasing burden of the ring with clarity. Ian McKellen (Gandalf) is more playful than I had imagined, however upon rethinking, I realize his delight and love of the hobbits and their lives. I would recommend this movie for J.R.R. Tolkien fans and those who have never read it.
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Summary: Good, but.....
Review: I witnessed the first installment of the Lord Of The Rings trilogy on the last day of 2001, before everyone and their grandmother began raving about it. I had high hopes for it because of the good reviews I had heard, and the commercials alone were enough to convince one to see it. But did it live up to the hype? Was it the modern masterpiece that everyone said it was? Did it deserve to be #1 on the IMDB polls? Well, to some extents it lived up to the hype. I don't think it is a masterpiece (well, maybe a modern one). And I certainly don't think that it should be ranked higher than Citizen Kane or The Shawshank Redemption. It is, indeed, an remarkable accomplishment for Peter Jackson and co. They've created a powerful epic (I know, it's such a cliche), focused equally on style and substance, and is overall fun to watch. The visual effects and set designs were stunning, groundbreaking, and almost overwhelming. The acting was also very good, especially Elijah Wood and Ian McKallen. The Orcs, the Balrog, and all the monsters were just damn cool. However, although I said it is fun to watch, I personally think the books are bit more fun. There is a strange charm that inhabits Tolkien's novels that the makers of the movie seemed to miss. They were more hell-bent on inserting action sequences every two seconds than fulfilling Tolkien's vision. I guess I did expect it to be a bit different from the novels, but I'm just sayin'... Also, I thought some scenes were a tad stretched out, especially the last 30 minutes of it. There were many times that I stretched, getting ready to get up and leave the theatre because I thought the "ending music" was cued in. But then, THERE WAS MORE! Overall, I felt it was worth my six dollars, despite the couple of minor complaints above, and I am definitely anticipating the next two installments, The Two Towers (2002) and The Return of the King (2003). By the way, whatever you do, don't be late if you see this movie. You'll see why. *** / ****
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Summary: Enchanting adventure for a great escape.
Review: Though is has been years since I read the J.R.R. Tolkien books and I was not a groupie, this movie has rekindled my interest and original enchantment with the entire world and inhabitants that Tolkien has created. The movie itself was easy to follow for both those familiar with the details about the story and those for whom it was new. Casting was believable, accurate and charming to watch. I really cared for each and every one of them. And of course the special effects made the entire world a reality from the countryside to the creatures. I was only sad to have to wait another year for the next installment. Just enough time for me to revisit my old reading haunts.
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Summary: I've seen this movie 15 times
Review: ... and I'm not a teenager. The first time I watched it, I sat, fascinated, with the plot, the scenery, the music... trying to recall the entire book at once. It's been 30 years since I read it, but this movie brought it all back to me and more. The very next day, I bought the books again and began re-reading them. One of the things that struck me was how perfectly the cast fit their roles. The next thing was how wonderfully well Peter Jackson "realized" the movie. I've never been so enthralled with anything on the big screen so much in my entire life!
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Summary: The Best Movie Ever
Review: The Fellowship of the Ring is the best movie ever. The graphics are great, and it ultimidly rocks my world!
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Summary: I was prepared to be disappointed.
Review: The movie exceeded my wildest expectations. There were some inaccuracies, true, but they didn't detract from the overall experience. Much of the dialogue came (surprise, surprise) straight from the book.
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Summary: Hugely overrated
Review: Firstly, I admit that I haven't read the book(s), and my friend (who I saw it with) tells me the film adheres to the book pretty well. Personally though, my main criticism of the film (and I suppose the easiest one to make) is that it's far too long. I really think that it would of benefited from being around 30-45 minutes shorter. By the last third of the film I found it starting to drag quite a bit. It still has it's good points; the scenery (including some of the CGI kind) is spectacular, and Ian McKellen is excellent as Gandalf. However, some scenes just drag on far too long. And although Elijah Wood was okay, I can't help thinking that another actor could of put in a more charismatic performance, and seeing tears roll down his cheeks on more than just one occasion was getting unbearable. The main problem with the film though (other than it's length) is the story. I know the original source material is to blame for this, but the film jus becomes very repetitive. It soon becomes a series of fights, running, fights, running...etc. It just doesn't seem to go anywhere, there's no real end goal in sight. And to make matters worse (and an obvious consequence of adhereing to the book), the film doesn't really have a proper ending, by which point you're thinking to yourself "what was the point?".
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